Sherwood Schwartz: Creator of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch Dies

Sherwood Schwartz was an American television writer and producer. Born on November 14, 1916, in Passaic, New Jersey, he wrote for radio comedies and for Bob Hope.

He created the sitcoms Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) and The Brady Bunch (1969-1974), both of which became cultural staples in reruns. He also produced It's About Time and the TV movies about the castaways.

He won a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1990. His brother Al Schwartz was also a writer. Schwartz died in Los Angeles on July 12, 2011, at age 94.

Achievements: Creator of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch.

Birth: November 14, 1916 - Passaic, New Jersey.

Profession: Television producer.

Interesting Facts: He wrote the theme song lyrics for Gilligan's Island.